2018 Halloweensie Writing Contest: Broken-down Broom

I can't believe it's already time again for Susanna Leonard Hill's "Halloweensie" Writing Contest! These contests are a ton of fun and I'm so glad I get to participate this year! The guidelines are as follows: Write a 100-word or less Halloween story for kids ages 12 or under, containing the words cauldron, shiver, and howl. The contest closes on Halloween at midnight, so if you want to participate, there's still time! Just go here: https://susannahill.com/blog/. 

Broken-down Broom

By Debbie Day

100 words

While flying away to the Halloween Ball,

Gwen’s broom went CAPUT! and she started to fall.

She dropped with a crash into Skeleton Wood-

the creepiest place in the WHOLE neighborhood.

A shrill, nearby howl made her shiver in fright.

She thought, “Now I might miss the party tonight!”

She pulled out her cauldron and looked all around.

She grabbed molding mushrooms and worms from the ground.

Then just as another shriek echoed unseen,

Gwen whipped up a potion for broom gasoline.

She poured in the mixture and scrambled aboard.

“I’m bound for the ball!” She declared as she soared.

2018 Halloweensie Writing Contest: The Halloween Shack

I can't believe it's already time again for Susanna Leonard Hill's "Halloweensie" Writing Contest! These contests are a ton of fun and I'm so glad I get to participate this year! The guidelines are as follows: Write a 100-word or less Halloween story for kids ages 12 or under, containing the words cauldron, shiver, and howl. The contest closes on Halloween at midnight, so if you want to participate, there's still time! Just go here: https://susannahill.com/blog/. 

The Halloween Shack

By Debbie Day

100 Words

10.1.18

Today,

beyond the woods,

a shack appeared.

“Halloween Goods,” read the sign.

10.5.18

Howling sounds from the shack today.

Gave me shivers!

Should I visit?

10.10.18

Peeked through the window.

Mist spewed from a cauldron.

Almost SURE I saw eyes…

10.18.18

Stepped inside today.

CREEPIEST PLACE EVER.

Skulls, spiderwebs, eerie pictures...

Something whispered, “Welcome,”

and I ran!

10.22.18

Walked past the shack today.

Something watched me from the window.

10.31.18

Trick-or-treated at the shack tonight.

Don’t ask why.

A veiled figure

handed me candy

through the door.

I saw its eyes.

11.1.18

Today,

beyond the woods,

the shack…was gone.